International Business News - ARO http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. fell on Thursday after the teen apparel retailer reported August same-store sales fell 11 percent amid a difficult retail environment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/abercrombie-fitch-falls-on-weak-august-results.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:47:18 EDT It was a tough August for teen apparel retailers, as many reported weakness across some or all of their product categories during the critical back-to-school season. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/teen-retailers-report-weak-august-same-store-sales.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:25:51 EDT Clothing retailer Aeropostale Inc. said Thursday its August same-store sales rose 13 percent, easily surpassing analysts' expectations. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters anticipated a 6.9 percent increase in same-store sales. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/aeropostale-august-same-store-sales-climb.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:40:57 EDT In a bid to pull hesitant shoppers into their stores, retailers are slashing prices on everything from jeans to dinnerware. But those fat discounts will likely come at a big cost for the companies. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/121104-retail-discounts.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080902/retailers-slash-prices-but-at-what-cost.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080902/retailers-slash-prices-but-at-what-cost.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:04:26 EDT Shares of teen apparel retailers surged along with the broader market on Tuesday, although analysts said the August back-to-school season was likely weak. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080902/teen-apparel-rises-despite-likely-weak-august.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:08:45 EDT At the Arden B clothing store on Fifth Avenue, dance music is pumping and sale signs are everywhere, but Sara Chidester walks out empty-handed. "Nothing caught my eye," said the 28-year-old resident physician, a New Yorker. Chidester said she usually shops at J. Crew and Banana Republic. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/119494-teen-brands-growing-pains.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080831/teen-apparel-stores-see-secondary-brands-struggle.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080831/teen-apparel-stores-see-secondary-brands-struggle.htm Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:05:59 EDT As teen apparel retailers reported quarterly results this week, it became clear that the weak economy is not sparing the sector. Many reported falling sales and all kept a tight rein on inventory levels and expenses. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080822/sector-wrap-teen-apparel-retailers-batten-down.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:10:44 EDT Clothing retailer Aeropostale Inc. said Thursday that it expects to earn between 59 cents and 61 cents per share during the third quarter--a roughly 24 percent increase from the same period last year--and in line with Wall Street estimates. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/aeropostale-expects-3q-profit-jump.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:30:37 EDT Aeropostale Inc. said Thurday that its chief operating office was elected to the retailer's board of directors. Thomas P. Johnson, who is also an executive vice president, joined the board on Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/aeropostale-elects-coo-to-board.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:07:44 EDT Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter profit grew 43 percent as it saw a double-digit increase in same-store sales, and its results matched Wall Street expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/aeropostale-2q-profit-rises-43-percent.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:50:58 EDT An analyst on Monday said tight inventory control, stimulus checks and better selling trends likely helped specialty apparel retailers' fiscal second-quarter results. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080818/sector-snap-specialty-apparel-retailers.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:39:20 EDT Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Friday that second-quarter profit fell amid a consumer spending slowdown, but the teen-apparel retailer said it will not become more promotional just to drive short-term results. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/109651-earns-abercrombie-fitch.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080815/abercrombie-fitch-2q-profit-falls.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080815/abercrombie-fitch-2q-profit-falls.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:30:35 EDT Activity in teen retail stocks will likely be tied to guidance and any comments made by the companies about back-to-school sales trends as the sector begins reporting quarterly earnings, according to PiperJaffray analyst Jeffrey P. Klinefelter. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080815/ahead-of-the-bell-teen-retail-preview.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:15:12 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, Aug. 12, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. fell Tuesday as several analysts lowered the rating and earnings estimates for the investment bank. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080812/movers-roundup-goldman-sachs-gap.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:37:28 EDT Shares of Aeropostale Inc. declined on Tuesday, after two analysts downgraded the teen apparel retailer, based on an extended runup in share price. Known for its affordable prices, Aeropostale Inc. has been one of the stronger performers amid a difficult retail environment, as consumers cut back amid rising food and gas prices, declining home values and a shaky job market. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080812/aeropostale-shares-fall-on-analyst-downgrades.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:33:56 EDT Shares of specialty apparel retailers rose Friday, following the market up, as an analyst revised earnings estimates for the companies following July same-store sales reports. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080808/sector-wrap-specialty-apparel-retailers-rise.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:53:08 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Aug. 7, from AP Financial News: BURLINGTON, Mass. (AP)--Communications equipment maker Acme Packet Inc. sharply lowered its 2008 profit and sales outlook Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/outlook-roundup-acme-packet-i2-technologies.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:51:47 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Aug. 7, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc. raised its second-quarter earnings outlook on Thursday based on better-than-expected sales. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/outlook-roundup-aeropostale-movado.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:19:57 EDT Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc. raised its second-quarter earnings outlook on Thursday based on better-than-expected sales. The company now expects a profit of 30 cents to 31 cents per share, up from its previous forecast of 25 cents to 26 cents per share. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/aeropostale-raises-2q-guidance.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:31:01 EDT Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales rose 13 percent in July as consumers snapped up back-to-school merchandise. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/aeropostale-july-same-store-sales-rise.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:57:07 EDT